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ROWE Evaline Eva (nee Hockey)

Evaline Hockey was a trained teacher, registered in 1905 in the Perth Registration District. She married Gnowangerup business man, John Edger Rowe.
Evaline Rowe served the (Baptist) church for many years and in many capacities, and always with zeal, untiring energy, dauntless courage and in all things was an organiser of great ability. At various times Mrs. Rowe held the positions of Secretary, Treasurer, Organist, Choir Master, Organiser of Services and Sunday School teacher. Mrs. Rowe had a rare gift with children, training them to take part in little concerts or choral items, bringing great delight to many in this way. Mrs. Rowe was quick to help those in need and in the name of the church many were the words of condolence sent to those in grief or sickness.

GNOWANGERUP R. S. L. WOMENS AUXILERY
Rear L - R:   DORIS THOMPSON, MADEL FREEGARD, DOROTHY WHITE
Front L - R:   Mrs. EDGLEY, DOROTHY STEWART, Mrs. FENNELL, MARY JANE HEAD
Seated L - R:    EVALINE ROWE,  MARJORIE POZZI
Those who knew her best knew she loved the church and its many associations and I believe it was a great satisfaction to her that the church was ultimately able to buy her home for a Manse. Mrs. Rowe's work and love for the church is commemorated by the communion table dedicated to her memory
Evaline was Secretary of the R.S.L. Women’ Auxiliary in 1935 and was presented with the R.S.L. League’s Certificate of Service in 1938.
Also a member of the CWA for 7 years, - Mrs. Rowe at that time ran a combined Sunday School, which was greatly appreciated by parents of the district.
Her husband, John Edger died 28 July 1941 aged 62; Evaline died 23 June 1955, and they were both buried at the Gnowangerup Cemetery.
They had a daughter named Marjorie who married Dick Pozzi.

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References:                 Article:       "Glnowangerup The Town" by Pearl Marshall

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